The world famous "Monte Cristo Sandwich," made into a delicious casserole, dusted with confectioners' sugar, then drizzled with strawberry topping. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Ingredients
1c.evaporated milk
1/2c.water
6lg.eggs
1/2tsp.vanilla extract
1c. chopped deli ham
1c. chopped deli turkey
2c. grated Swiss cheesedivided
1/4c. fresh parsleysnipped
2(12.5 oz) pkg. frozen French Toastthawed OR 12 thick homemade slices
1(16 oz.) cont.fresh strawberriessliced
1/2c.Smucker's strawberry toppingor jam without seeds
confectioners' sugarfor dusting
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, water, eggs, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, gently toss together the diced ham, turkey, 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and strawberry topping or jam.
Cut the French toast into 3/4-inch cubes. Layer half of the French toast cubes into the prepared baking dish, top with half of the meat and cheese mixture; repeat. Pour the milk and egg mixture over all. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Let stand 10-15 minutes before baking OR overnight in the refrigerator and bake in the morning.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is golden and the center is set. Rest for 5-10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and top with strawberry sauce.